Need Help

If you find yourself in crisis and cannot afford food, try to contact a local church, mosque, synagogue, gurdwara or other religious place of worship, they will likely offer support to you regardless of your faith, your local community centre or your medical surgery can also help, and you can likely contact any of them either by phone or online. These organisations may be able to refer you to a local foodbank, or you may simply be able to attend one no questions asked, but this can differ between providers, so make sure to check their website first.

Here's a few helpful resources:

• The Samaritans offer both phone and instant messaging support, whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you.
• Breathing Space is NHS Scotland’s free, confidential phone and web-based service for anyone in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
• HopeLine is Papyrus’ suicide prevention hotline for anyone under the age of 35. They also offer a debrief service for anyone who is worried about someone under the age of 35.
• Edinburgh Nightline, is a confidential and non-judgemental support and information service, run by students, for students. 
• Togetherall  is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing.
• Edinburgh Food Project
• Edinburgh Council Food Bank information
• Union Guide on Money and Finances

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